Echinocereus pentalophus var. leonensis
Gen. Echinocereus 78. 1985
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Species
Echinocereus pentalophus var. leonensis
Author
(Mathsson) N.P.Taylor
Chinese genus
鹿角柱属
Chinese name
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DescriptionEdit description
Central Spines
0 or 1.
Description
Echinocereus leonensisSN|1605]]SN|1605]] is a clumping, erected or semiprostrate cactus. Its steadily produces secondary growths by means of underground or surface stolons (like Agave, Sempervivum, etc.) and forms rapidly large clumps.
Note
The flowers on all subspecies are Bright pink & magenta with white or yellow throats.
Flowers
7-12 cm long pink-magenta with white or pale yellow throat. Stigma is green.
Ribs
6 to 8 with low tubercles.
Stem
2,5-3 cm in diameter, up to 30 cm tall.
Radial Spines
6 to 9 shorter brown.
Fruits
3-4 months after flowering. Fruits are green with white pulp.